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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Joey really spoiled me this year for Mother's Day, and he bought me a Kindle. Even though I love reading, I wasn't sure if I wanted an e-reader. I just love books, and I didn't want to give them up. But I am officially a convert. It is so much fun, and it's definitely easier to pack than the 10 books I take on vacation. Anyway, as he was showing me some of the features, he showed me how you can preview a book before you buy it. Apparently one of my suggested items was The Clinton Street Baking Company. As I scrolled through the pages, I somehow managed to buy it by accident. And then even though I had the option to cancel my order, I was so used to my iPhone that I tried to cancel by touch screen - which clearly doesn't work. So I was "stuck" with another cookbook...

It turned out to have been a great mistake though, because this is a really fun cookbook - lots of recipes for breakfast treats, desserts, and even a few sandwiches and savory items. I mentally flagged several recipes, but with cherries coming into season now, I couldn't pass up these muffins. They don't have much added sugar, but they are plenty sweet thanks to the cherries and the crumb topping. I think you could even make them a little healthier by using Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream, subbing part of the flour for whole wheat flour, and leaving off the crumb topping. But made as listed here, they are really delicious, and they still tasted fresh for several days after baking.

Even though I love my Kindle, I don't plan to buy cookbooks for it - I love being able to write in the margins, and not worry about splatters and spills so much. But it was definitely worth it for these muffins!

Hey Josie!You know, it's funny you said that about the Kindle. I've been wondering if it would be something that I would ever use-I love the tangibility of books (even the smell), but everyone that has bought a Kindle that I know has loved it...hmmmm.

And these muffins look fantastic. The market here is starting to get the fresh cherries in. I think I will add this to my to-do list since I love summer cherries!

Lindsay,Yes, I use a tool for pitting - I think it's by oxo, and it's a combo cherry and olive pitter. I've heard you can also use a straw or wooden skewer to pit cherries too, but I've never tried it.

I've had my Kindle for almost a year and absolutely love it. I love being able to download a preview for a book that I hear about, and then when I need a new book to read I can just go to my previews. I agree with you that cookbooks are best as real paper copies, though. :) There's just something about being able to turn through the pages of a cookbook.

These muffins look delicious! My husband would love them, as he is a huge cherry fan.

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